Two weeks of water flushing can cause discolored laundry

4-8-2019

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Upcoming watermain flushing in Bellingham may cause unusually colored tap water.

The City of Bellingham says that if the watermains aren’t flushed out periodically, mineral deposits can build up inside the pipes and damage their water system.

While it may cause temporary discoloration of water that could stain white clothes in the laundry, the City says it’s not harmful to human health.

Crews will be flushing Bellingham watermains from April 15-May 3.

For advice on what to do when your area is being flushed, visit this page on the City of Bellingham website.